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Royal Palace of Aranjuez

Aranjuez, Spain

History

A Bourbon spring palace on the Tagus with formal gardens, fountains and the Prince’s Garden along the river, part of a UNESCO cultural landscape. The gardens are free; there is parking along the tree-lined avenues.

Nearest town
Aranjuez, Spain
Category
History & culture
GPS
40.0369, -3.6085

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Camping Internacional AranjuezCampsite
    1 km from Royal Palace of Aranjuez
  • Area de Autocaravanas de Cabañas de YepesMotorhome stopover
    18 km from Royal Palace of Aranjuez · 2 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
  • Motorhome stopover · AranjuezMotorhome stopover
    19 km from Royal Palace of Aranjuez · 2 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
  • Área por Autocaravanas PintoMotorhome stopover
    24 km from Royal Palace of Aranjuez
    Motorhomes

All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Royal Palace of Aranjuez?

Royal Palace of Aranjuez is in Aranjuez, Spain, at GPS 40.0369, -3.6085. It is about 20 km from Chinchón.

Can you camp near Royal Palace of Aranjuez?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Internacional Aranjuez, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 4 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Royal Palace of Aranjuez?

Royal Palace of Aranjuez is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Madrid to Toledo: Alcalá, Chinchón and Aranjuez.

What is there to see near Royal Palace of Aranjuez?

Places worth a stop nearby: Plaza Mayor de Chinchón (20 km), Toledo Cathedral (41 km), Mirador del Valle, Toledo (41 km) and Museo del Prado (43 km).

When is the best time to visit Royal Palace of Aranjuez?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)